Dancing at the Blue Iguana

Cast & Crew

Charlotte Ayanna
Jessie

Daryl Hannah
Angel

Sheila Kelley
Stormy

Elias Koteas
Sully

Vladimir Mashkov
Sacha

Sandra Oh
Jasmine

Jennifer Tilly
Jo

Robert Wisdom
Eddie

W. Earl Brown
Bobby

Chris Hogan
Dennis

Michael Radford
Director

Michael Radford
Writer (Screenplay)

David Linter
Writer (Screenplay)

Willi Bär
Executive Producer

Samuel Hadida
Executive Producer

Leslie Jean Porter
Executive Producer

Ram Bergman
Producer

Graham Broadbent
Producer

Damian Jones
Producer

Sheila Kelley
Producer

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Critic Reviews for Dancing at the Blue Iguana

Audience Reviews for Dancing at the Blue Iguana

• Nov 06, 2010

  It is mainly about five women who dance and make their living at a strip club called The Blue Iguana. The women seem to be looking for some kind of redemption of the sorts but I didn't find any or couldn't understand what was going on. Some of the women are shown as hysterical with no sense of self worth whatsoever and need to calm their nerves by indulging in alcohol and smoking ciggarettes. There is one girl who seems sort of straight played by Sandra Oh who loves going to poetry sessions and becomes attracted to a guy there. Daryl Hannah is the worst in this picture because her character is pretty depressing and lost. Im not really sure what made her take on a role like this but embarrassing nonetheless. Meg Tilly's performance is also a very sad let down. Michael Radford's film is a disappointment and maybe his picture would have worked if he just sat down and really worked on a polished screenplay instead of trying to do a Robert Altman improvasational ensemble piece. Maybe Paul Thomas Anderson could have made this a little more enjoyable. NOTE: Although I put down Darryl Hannah's perfomance her documentary "Strip Notes" is more gritty and fascinating then Radford's movie.
  Brian R Super Reviewer
• Oct 04, 2009

  great boobs... dont watch for story
  Coxxie M Super Reviewer
• Jul 25, 2007

  The improv strip club movie, with Daryl Hannah, Jennifer Tilly and Sandra Oh. I first saw this on Foxtel, and I really liked it but at that time I had no idea it was a film that the actors improvised. Watching it again knowing that, I didn't really think you could tell, it actually rolls together really well, the characters they created are all a little messed up and quite sad. You can see the sadness in their eyes, props to the ladies for some really good performances. Especially Sandra Oh, I thought she was really good here, and you could tell she put alot of effort into her character. Her strip/dance to Porcelian is really quite sad and she puts it across so well. Daryl Hannahs character is so clueless, but she does it in such a way, she's cute. She also put alot into her character, it shows. Jennifer Tilly who I always enjoy is a crazy bitch, and she does it well. There are some really funny and weird scenes, like the pregnancy test part. When I'm ready I'll have to watch Daryl Hannahs doco, which is included on the DVD (The R4 release I believe doesn't have any extras and you have to buy the doco on its own).
  Marcey I Super Reviewer
• Sep 16, 2006

  This film gives a very poignant, truthful, insightful, and artistic look into the world of exotic dancing. Great performances by a talented ensemble cast. Definitely worth a look or two.
  Chris W Super Reviewer

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